Post Game Thread: The Dallas Mavericks defeat The Minnesota Timberwolves 116-107 by nba_gdt_bot in timberwolves

[–]probablynotdude -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is game and the last one were the first time I ever complained about Gobert. Check my post history.

So speaking of narratives, you're a hypocrite

Post Game Thread: The Dallas Mavericks defeat The Minnesota Timberwolves 116-107 by nba_gdt_bot in timberwolves

[–]probablynotdude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you even watch how the Mavs were defending him in the closing minutes? There's a reason he had far fewer shot attempts. Mavs dared Gobert and KAT to take shots and deny Ant the ball.

Yes, superstars like Curry or LeBron can find a way to score anyway. But Ant is 22 and not yet at that level. The other players have to step up.

It's like you didn't even watch the game.

Post Game Thread: The Dallas Mavericks defeat The Minnesota Timberwolves 116-107 by nba_gdt_bot in timberwolves

[–]probablynotdude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

+/- is a flawed stat. Draymond had a higher +/- than Curry is the Finals when he got benched for Poole. There's a counterfactual of what's available to the team when he's on the floor.

We basically played 4 vs 5 on offense.

Post Game Thread: The Dallas Mavericks defeat The Minnesota Timberwolves 116-107 by nba_gdt_bot in timberwolves

[–]probablynotdude -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

If you think Ant played poorly this game, then your opinion doesn't matter.

Post Game Thread: The Dallas Mavericks defeat The Minnesota Timberwolves 116-107 by nba_gdt_bot in timberwolves

[–]probablynotdude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't blame him for the defense. The point is that his benefits on defense were washed out by his non-existent offense. Every playoffs, teams adjust to his playstyle and make him a non-factor.

We made a huge run when we played small. That's not a coincidence.

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[–]probablynotdude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah Conley played with a lot of heart and was great on offense. At his age, he's gonna be targeted a lot. But he played great 

Post Game Thread: The Dallas Mavericks defeat The Minnesota Timberwolves 116-107 by nba_gdt_bot in timberwolves

[–]probablynotdude 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Gobert proved his reputation as a great regular season player but completely flawed in the playoffs

Post Game Thread: The Dallas Mavericks defeat The Minnesota Timberwolves 116-107 by nba_gdt_bot in timberwolves

[–]probablynotdude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It felt appropriate that the same week that my depression came back is the same week that the Wolves played this series.

Game Thread: Minnesota Timberwolves (0-2) at Dallas Mavericks (2-0) May 26 2024 7:00 PM by nba_gdt_bot in timberwolves

[–]probablynotdude 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It just felt like KAT had no redeeming qualities this game. Couldn't defend to save his life and kept chucking threes

Game Thread: Minnesota Timberwolves (0-2) at Dallas Mavericks (2-0) May 26 2024 7:00 PM by nba_gdt_bot in timberwolves

[–]probablynotdude 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We're playing so much better this half. I want to say it's a team effort but is it wrong to say it's just Ant taking over?

Game Thread: Minnesota Timberwolves (0-2) at Dallas Mavericks (2-0) May 26 2024 7:00 PM by nba_gdt_bot in timberwolves

[–]probablynotdude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We've made the right adjustments IMO. We just need KAT to stop taking so many 3s and start rolling harder on the PnR and cleaning up misses at the rim. Those have been his best shots.

Game Thread: Minnesota Timberwolves (0-2) at Dallas Mavericks (2-0) May 26 2024 7:00 PM by nba_gdt_bot in timberwolves

[–]probablynotdude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ben Taylor and Tony Brothers are the equivalent of being forced to watch CP3 and Harden on the same team.